The Insect Glaive is one of the most unique and dynamic weapons in the player’s arsenal in Monster Hunter Wilds. It is a two-handed spear with a sharp blade that allows you to not only chop monsters on the ground, but also fly into the air, performing acrobatic tricks. The peculiarity of this weapon lies in its assistant – a flying insect known as Kinsect. Together, they create a powerful tandem that can inflict serious damage and provide the hunter with useful bonuses. Below, the guide to the Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds will tell you how to use this weapon, as well as how to use extracts, powders and combat strategies.
Why Choose Insect Glaive?
Even among the fourteen weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, the Insect Glaive stands out for its versatility and visual appeal. Its main advantages are:
- High mobility. The Hunter can easily fly into the air, dodge attacks, and attack from different angles.
- Kinsect – A flying assistant that collects extracts from monsters, strengthening the character and providing unique buffs.
- Controllability: The Glaive allows you to ride monsters and target their vulnerable parts, making it ideal for tactical combat.
The weapon presented will definitely take some time to master. It is not just a sword that can be swung from side to side. The Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds offers a unique playstyle that cannot be replicated with any other weapon. It is highly advisable to visit the training area before the fight and at least get acquainted with its attacks and combos.
How does Kinsect work?
Kinsect is the core element of the Insect Glaive. It is a flying creature that can be sent to attack monsters. Its job is to collect extracts and return them to the hunter. You can choose the option at your discretion, for example, a kinsec with a slashing attack and a poisoning effect, or an insect with a striking attack type and a recovery effect.
To use the help of a flying friend, you first need to aim at the target, to do this, hold R on the computer or R2 / RT on the joystick to activate the targeting system. Pay attention to where exactly you aim. This will also determine the color of the crosshair and the bonus from the pollen:
- Red (head) – extract increases attack.
- White (arms/legs) – extract increases movement speed.
- Orange (body/tail) – extract increases defense.
Next, you can send the insect to attack. To do this, press Triangle/Y or Shift to direct Kinsect to the selected body part. If it hits, it turns the corresponding color.
To collect the extracts, press Circle/B or RMB to call Kinsect back and receive the collected effects.
When used correctly, Kinsect can collect multiple extracts at once by flying right through the monster itself. To do this, hold Triangle/Y while launching the insect – it will pierce the target instead of bouncing off.
Extracts are the main source of your character’s power-up. The ideal combination is to collect all three at once. This will allow you to perform a combo of powerful upward strikes, as well as a combo with three extracts. This will cause massive damage and create a small whirlwind of Kinsects around you that will attack the monster. However, after using this technique, all extracts are consumed.
Insect powders
Each attack from Kinsect leaves behind a cloud of powder that can be activated by a Glaive strike. Here are the main effects:
- Explosive Powder (Orange) – Creates powerful explosions that deal additional damage.
- Poison Powder (Purple) – Deals damage over time, weakening the monster.
- Paralyzing Powder (Yellow) – Can temporarily paralyze a monster, giving you an advantage in combat.
- Powder of Restoration (Green) – Restores the hunter’s health.
Spray the powder regularly, especially if Kinsect has a special effect such as paralysis or poison. This will help apply status effects to monsters faster.
Best Attack Combinations
To get the most out of the Insect Glaive, it’s important to master combo attacks. Here’s an example sequence of actions:
- Launch Kinsect. At the start of the battle, hold R to charge and release Kinsect. Try to fly through the monster’s body to collect several extracts at once.
- Focus Strike: Use Focus Mode and press R1 or Shift to perform a Focus Strike on the injured body part. This will help you quickly collect all three Extracts.
- Aerial attacks: Jump into the air (R key and Space) and perform a spinning kick. If you hit the right body part, you can continue the combo.
- Finishing Blow: Once you have all three pollens, perform a combo of powerful upward strikes and a combo using all the extracts.
To use the Insect Glaive effectively, it is important to choose the right equipment and decorations. For example, you can pay attention to the Lala Stromatopelm weapon with paralyzing damage, the Gore Magala Beta armor, which provides the Riding Master skill (increases the speed of riding monsters), as well as paralytic decorations (accelerates the accumulation of paralysis), inner vision (reduces the likelihood of blows bouncing), chain (increases attack and elemental damage during continuous attacks).
Learn to predict the monster’s movements to effectively target Kinsect. This is especially important when fighting fast enemies. Try to always have at least one extract of each type. This will provide flexibility in battle.
Use powders to create zones of control. For example, spraying paralyzing powder near a monster can give you time to prepare a powerful attack.
With the help of the Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds, each hunter becomes the architect of his own fighting style. Not all beginners will be able to fight with it, many will simply put the weapon in the far drawer. But by mastering the art of combining insects and melee weapons, you will not only increase your chances of success, but also turn each hunt into a beautiful battle.
